Five

Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56035700

17 Surveys

244.63

Acres

77 ft

Max Depth

0

11

Fish Species

8

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Five. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.10 lb	1
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.2	0.40 lb	1

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard gill nets	9.3 (above normal)	2.2 – 8.7	2.66 lb	37
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	0.75 lb	2

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.0	2.60 lb	1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	0.30 lb	1
1991-06-10	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.40 lb	1

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	225.6 (above normal)	7.7 – 43.4	0.21 lb	1128
1991-06-10	Standard gill nets	46.0	—	0.23 lb	184

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	2.4 (above normal)	0.4 – 1.5	0.32 lb	12
1991-06-10	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.5 – 1.7	0.65 lb	4

Rock Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.8 – 3.7	0.80 lb	1

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	1.0 – 5.0	2.70 lb	2

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard gill nets	61.5 (above normal)	1.0 – 6.0	0.24 lb	246
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	169.8 (above normal)	1.0 – 5.3	0.23 lb	849

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard trap nets	25.6 (above normal)	1.4 – 5.9	0.18 lb	128

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1991-06-10	Standard gill nets	1.3 (below normal)	1.5 – 13.8	0.14 lb	5

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Map & Directions

Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Marinas

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Henning, MN

★ 4.8

Advanced Docks & Lifts

Battle Lake, MN

★ 4.3

Aqua Marine & Storage

Dent, MN

★ 4.9

Ark & Spark

Underwood, MN

★ 4.6

Battle Lake Boat Works

Battle Lake, MN

★ 3.8

Delagoon Park

Fergus Falls, MN

Resorts & Lodges Near Five

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Five.

Legacy Lakeside Resort & Event Center

Fishing Resort Clitherall

(218) 321-3150

Fishing Resort Perham

(218) 346-5253

Paul Lake Resort

Fishing Resort Perham

(218) 234-9001

Shoreside at Rush

Fishing Resort Ottertail

(218) 234-2319

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Five. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Crappie Bluegill Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Rock Bass Walleye White Sucker Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Five

Gene's Sport Shop

(218) 346-3355

Lock Jaw Guide Service

(218) 640-0158

Minnesota Experience

(218) 770-8032

North Country Bowfishing

Pit Properties LLC

(218) 205-5358

RED HOOKS FISHING ADVENTURES

Red Hooks Fishing Adventures

(218) 370-9006

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Other Lakes in Otter Tail County

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Alice

Anderson

Anna

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Plan Your Trip to Five

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.